Eco-Tour Guide

SOS Alliance Eco-Tour and Snorkel Tour Guide

Pay:
17$-$22hr starting
Job Type:
Part-time, In-Person
Schedule:
10-15 hr/week: (Saturday and Sunday, weekdays a possibility depending on availability)

Locations: Barton Springs Pool, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Occasional San Marcos River Snorkel Tours
Do you love Barton Springs and the Barton Creek Greenbelt and want to help protect these amazing natural spaces? Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the outdoors with others? Help make a difference in your community today by joining Save Our Springs Alliance in our quest to educate Austinites about how they can help protect the fragile ecosystem of Barton Creek Watershed and The Edwards Aquifer.
Position Summary
SOS Alliance is seeking outgoing and enthusiastic applicants for our eco-tour and snorkel tour programming. Tour guides would support the team-lead in introducing the small groups to Barton Springs and/or swimming holes on the Barton Creek Greenbelt. This position offers an incredible opportunity for Austinites to work outdoors in the natural spaces they love while making a direct impact on their community. Previous experience in outdoor education preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other SOS team members and outreach coordinator to povide an engaging, educational and fun eco and snorkel tour experience.
Assist guests during hikes and/or snorkel tours by fielding questions, giving clear directions, and/or assisting with snorkel gear.
Provide basic information about SOS Alliance and local environmental issues to the public and educate fellow Austinites about ways to support SOS Alliance (training to be provided) 
Help maintain a safe and functional tour environment.
Assist with tour set up and breakdown.
Assist with outreach on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) 
Desired Skills
Working knowledge of local water, wildlife, and environmental issues preferred but not required.
Confident public speaker, energetic, positive and enjoys talking to people.
Active listener and clear communicator.
Compassionate and considerate.
Safety-minded.
Reliable
Skills/Training
Full tour guide and water safety training provided by SOS Alliance
How to apply
Please submit a current resume, one page cover letter to lindsey@sosalliance.org
References encouraged but not required.
Position ready to be filled now!
For more information, please email lindsey@sosalliance.org